Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Early Childhood Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2000 |
28 |
5.4 |
5.2 |
n/a |
2001 |
33 |
5.8 |
5.7 |
n/a |
2002 |
99 |
6.8 |
14.6 |
1 |
2003 |
99 |
6.8 |
14.6 |
1 |
2004 |
121 |
6.2 |
19.5 |
0.8 |
2005 |
129 |
10.3 |
12.5 |
n/a |
2006 |
197 |
9.5 |
20.7 |
2 |
2007 |
122 |
11.4 |
10.7 |
n/a |
2008 |
121 |
5.4 |
22.4 |
0.8 |
2009 |
126 |
12.0 |
23.3 |
2.4 |
2010 |
135 |
5.4 |
25.0 |
4.4 |
2011 |
118 |
10.6 |
11.1 |
5.1 |
2012 |
130 |
11.0 |
11.8 |
4.6 |
2013 |
132 |
10.9 |
12.1 |
9.8 |
2014 |
111 |
11.4 |
9.7 |
0 |
2015 |
111 |
5.0 |
22.2 |
5.4 |
2016 |
112 |
6.0 |
18.6 |
5.4 |
2017 |
127 |
7.2 |
17.6 |
11.8 |
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.
About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.